How so? Paajarvi is still thought to be a 2nd line winger, he just plays on a team that can't use him right. Florida isn't as packed in the top-6, he'll get more playing time and will actually show why he was taken 10th. People keep basing their opinions on him because of his sophmore season.. May I remind you of how Nugent-Hopkins is doing this year?

It's still consensus that Paajarvi is worth an early 2nd/late first... so even by that standard it's 6th + 30-35 for 1st + 62nd... and considering there are about 7 guys said to be top-5 picks, we're still getting a damn good player.

considering there are about 7 guys said to be top-5 picks, we're still getting a damn good player.

Personally I think there are a lot of underrated picks in this draft, and if the top 3-4 weren't so damn good, could easily be top 5 in a different draft. I think it's a valid trade, but I'm personally not sure I could give up someone of the top 5's caliber

Personally I think there are a lot of underrated picks in this draft, and if the top 3-4 weren't so damn good, could easily be top 5 in a different draft. I think it's a valid trade, but I'm personally not sure I could give up someone of the top 5's caliber

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Honestly, once I found out I got Florida, my first thought was that I was trading down. I had the first overall pick in the last 2 drafts, and as silly as it may sound, it get's boring picking the best player(s).

We were going to have it, as it was discussed before, but it just would made things more "complicated" and considering trades with players are only going until 5pm ET tomorrow, why waste the time doing math?

And remember folks, rounds 1-5 have a FOUR hour time limit.. and 6-7 have THREE hours. The clock stops at 2am ET and starts at 8am ET.. If you aren't sure you'll be available to make your pick, send a list to one of the names in the title. I can't speak for the other two, but I am on here about 95% of the day.

How so? Paajarvi is still thought to be a 2nd line winger, he just plays on a team that can't use him right. Florida isn't as packed in the top-6, he'll get more playing time and will actually show why he was taken 10th. People keep basing their opinions on him because of his sophmore season.. May I remind you of how Nugent-Hopkins is doing this year?

It's still consensus that Paajarvi is worth an early 2nd/late first... so even by that standard it's 6th + 30-35 for 1st + 62nd... and considering there are about 7 guys said to be top-5 picks, we're still getting a damn good player.

You dont trade 1st ovr picks to move down 5 spots to pick up a guy like Paajarvi and on top of that you give up another pick.... brutal......

And remember folks, rounds 1-5 have a FOUR hour time limit.. and 6-7 have THREE hours. The clock stops at 2am ET and starts at 8am ET.. If you aren't sure you'll be available to make your pick, send a list to one of the names in the title. I can't speak for the other two, but I am on here about 95% of the day.

You dont trade 1st ovr picks to move down 5 spots to pick up a guy like Paajarvi and on top of that you give up another pick.... brutal......

You make the trade then... You're Florida trading it to Edmonton. You want the 6th and a forward in return.....

-You're not going to get Hall, Eberle, RNH, Yak, Gagner, or Schultz..
-Hemsky's had too many injuries..
- Florida's not exactly looking for guys with a few years left, so there goes Horcoff, Belanger, Smyth

You make the trade then... You're Florida trading it to Edmonton. You want the 6th and a forward in return.....

-You're not going to get Hall, Eberle, RNH, Yak, Gagner, or Schultz..
-Hemsky's had too many injuries..
- Florida's not exactly looking for guys with a few years left, so there goes Horcoff, Belanger, Smyth

One of Hartikainen or Paajarvi is who I would've asked for. Would've asked for another pick though aswell . The deal isn't as bad as it looks, if Paajarvi turns his luck around (which I believe he will) then this trade turns in the Panthers favor. No risk no reward. Plus, there is a player who could be available in the 6th spot area that would be very nice for the Panthers to get ,but I'm not going to say who .